Oregon Zoo

09/20/08

Best BLT and Seasoned Fries in town!

by tkrbl

Did you know that in addition to the fantastic family atmosphere and amazing animals the zoo has great food. No not the hot dogs, pizza and popcorn. I mean the food available at the Cascade restaurant at the top by the entrance.

I LOVE the BLT on wheat with seasoned fries. The bacon is PERFECT, the veggies very fresh and their wheat bread is a step up from the usual wheat. Don't miss the seasoned fries, they are $1 more and worth each and every penny.

Don't leave the zoo without eating there. Better yet, you can go there just to eat. The top part of the zoo where the restaurant and gift shop are located are FREE! SERIOUSLY you can go there just for lunch. The price isn't bad either $8 for the best BLT in town is a bargain to me. They have comfy large booths and they are super family friendly.

My whole family loves the food there, we've had soup, salads, burgers etc.... they are all good but the BLT is the best.

Go to the zoo - eat great food.

• Pros: So very family friendly - great layout - the animals are amazing
• Cons: There is a bit of construction going on making it difficult to see some of your favorite animals - Parking can be a challenge, take MAX!

02/07/08

Wonderful Place to be a Kid

by ckh1969

The Oregon Zoo is very family oriented. You can truly watch the kids enjoy the wonderful creatures and still be a kid yourself. My family has a pass that allows all five of us to go anytime of the year for free and a discount on food and gifts. Also if you ever get a chance to enjoy the summer concert series at the Zoo they are amazing as well. Also pack your own lunch the food tends to be a little spendy...but take enough cash for an elephant ear!

• Pros: Very Family Oriented
• Cons: Spending Food

Editorial Review

by Contributor

Zoo amphitheater hosts popular events like the Wells Fargo Summer Concert series.

Portland's ever-expanding zoo has become one of the nation's finest.

by Contributor

In Short
With a family-friendly design, the Oregon Zoo is famed for its elephants--especially beloved Packy, one of the first Asian elephants ever born in captivity. See all the animals, from polar bears, giraffes and rhinos to more exotic beasts, such as snow leopards. In the Cascade Stream and Pond Exhibit, you'll find local critters, including the fun-loving freshwater otter; young children enjoy petting the goats in the petting zoo and watching the penguins at feeding time.

07/14/03

DISCOVERY CENTRAL

by portland_mike7456

This place is great! The particular day that I went was the first hot day in spring and we had to wait in line for about 30-40 minutes, but I've been told that the line is usually a short wait. The exhibits were nice and there is lots to do to get your money's worth. Make sure to see the bird exhibit where you can feed them nectar. Fun for young and old alike!

• Pros: Great exhibits, Good parking, Inexpensive
• Cons: Crowded at peak times

12/19/02

Animal Lover

by UP2SKI

For kids this is tops! Our family grew up with the zoo. Now it's time for the grandkids.

• Pros: Lots to see
• Cons: Parking

12/05/02

Great place to take a date!

by swank

Animal magnetism... it rubs off on you. ZooLights is the best place to spend a romantic evening in December.

• Pros: unique, beautiful setting, great value

12/04/02

Washington Park Zoo is great!!

by mikeb12

They can change the name to whatever they like, the zoo will always be the perfect place to spend the day with the family on a nice day. The kids love the exhibits, and the folks get some good exercise! The parking is fairly harsh, but once they finish the light rail the parking will be as plentyful as rain in April. Oh, wait, it's finished and that didn't happen. Hmmm, I guess the bull isn't confined to the zoo... oh well, the zoo is still great!

11/02/02

Oregon Zoo worth a visit

by westcoastdeedee7

Interesting exhibits. Not many animals to see. Layout of the zoo is a little confusing.

• Pros: interesting exhibits, parking, price
• Cons: not many animals, layout of park

08/24/02

This Zoo does not "stink"

by Meower

The only "bad" smell in this zoo is from visitors who are "sour grapes!" We have been to 20-30 zoos and the Oregon Zoo is one of the best ! It keeps getting better! Every zoo does its best with its resources. If you appreciate a zoo for its own uniqueness you'll enjoy your visit! One of our favorite zoos is the Atascadero Zoo in California: small but well kept up - the visitors love it. We went to the National Zoo years ago; it's terribly run down. The Oregon Zoo may not have every animal but so what! We especially loved the Polar Bears swimming in their viewing pool. We went on a hot and crowded day yet the visitors and staff all were enjoying themselves! The train ride is a must!

Very family friendly. Great gift shops. Food for all tastes

• Pros: Family Friendly,, great exhibits